Ignatius Brianchaninov

God does not need our prayers! He knows what we need even before we ask. He is the all-merciful, and he pours his abundant bounties even on those who do not

Message 1 of 2
, Feb 4, 2013

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God does not need our prayers! He knows what we need even before we ask. He is
the all-merciful, and he pours his abundant bounties even on those who do not
ask him. It is for us that prayer is indispensable; it appropriates man to God.

Do not consider it sufficient for yourself to read the Gospel alone, without the reading of the Holy Fathers! This is a proud, dangerous thought. Better, let

Message 2 of 2
, Sep 9, 2014

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Do not consider it sufficient for yourself to
read the Gospel alone, without the reading of the Holy Fathers! This is a
proud, dangerous thought. Better, let the Holy Fathers lead you to the Gospel,
as their beloved child who has received his preparatory upbringing and
education by means of their writings.